Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia/rules and etiquette

The 10 Little Rules

 * Only edit when you are logged in
 * Argue facts, not personalities
 * Don't ignore questions
 * Forgive and forget
 * Recognize your own biases and keep them in check
 * Fight fire with water
 * Explain reversions in the edit summary box
 * Amend, edit, discuss
 * Remember what wikipedia is not
 * Review the list of faux pas

The 10 Biggies

 * Always sign your username once you have made a comment on a page. This can be done by adding " ~ " to the end of the comment.
 * Spread the love! be kind, have fun and love thy wikipedian.
 * Follow all wikipedia and wikiproject wikipedia rules. Rules are rules!
 * Be courteous, don't swear and treat other users as you would like to be treated.
 * Irony isn't always obvious - text comes without expressions, or body language. Be careful of the words you choose!
 * Be prepared to apologize. In animated discussions, we often say things we later wish we hadn't. Say so.
 * Be Encouraging. Give out awards and congratulate people on outstanding contributions. Add a comment to user pages and the praise page
 * Finish the jobs and conclude the discussions you begin. If there's a heated debate, come to a resolution. Do not leave any debate open.
 * Leave no stone untouched in your quest for a perfect article in wikipedia
 * Show your talent - if you are talented in a particular area of wikipedia or are privelaged enough to have an expertise in a specific field, take a look at the talents page